Chicago - Facilities & Maintenance Assistant

About Us

We are the marinara-muddled minds behind Happy Camper, Homeslice, and Paradise Park. Our restaurants are wall to wall with lights, murals, and vignettes for the perfect gram. We are known for our art inspired spaces, delicious food and great vibes. Our brand is glued together by our company culture. Currently, we are looking for other folks who are enthusiastic about being part of our team and growing our ever-evolving brand. Many of our employees have been with the company from the first installment of the brand. Our careers feel like a life purpose for many of us and a common thread is that we pay a distinct amount of attention to detail in creating this atmosphere. The ideal candidate wants to really enjoy their work environment and the people they work with. With a restaurant group expanding as rapidly as we have, we need someone who is self-motivated, and willing to take initiative.
 
Happy Camper, Homeslice, & Paradise Park - Chicago - Happy Hospitality

Chicago, IL

# Position Opening: Facilities & Maintenance Assistant
How to Apply: Online application preferred please apply through our company website. 
Job Summary
We are looking for a reliable, organized, and hands-on Facilities & Maintenance Assistant to support multiple restaurant locations within our restaurant group.

This is a Monday–Friday position, primarily focused on general facility upkeep, deep cleaning projects, organization, seasonal setups and decorations, and minor maintenance tasks. Occasional availability may be required for urgent situations, special projects, or restaurant needs.

This is not a highly technical maintenance position. Specialized electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, and commercial kitchen equipment repairs are generally handled by professional service companies. The ideal candidate is dependable, proactive, flexible, and takes pride in keeping our restaurants clean, organized, functional, and looking their best.

This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys hands-on work, variety, and working across different restaurant locations. Specialized technical expertise is not required, but a positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to help wherever needed are essential.

Responsibilities

- Support general maintenance and minor repairs across multiple restaurant locations.
- Perform and assist with  deep cleaning projects , particularly in kitchens, storage areas, equipment areas, and other back-of-house spaces.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe storage and maintenance areas.
- Assist with  seasonal decorations, holiday setups, and special-event installations  throughout the year.
- Move, assemble, install, and organize furniture, shelving, decorations, supplies, and equipment as needed.
- Handle basic maintenance such as painting, patching, caulking, changing light bulbs, replacing hardware, and other minor repairs.
- Identify facility or equipment issues and communicate them to management when a professional contractor is required.
- Assist with receiving, moving, and organizing maintenance supplies and materials.
- Travel between different restaurant locations based on daily operational needs.
- Assist with occasional urgent maintenance needs or special projects outside the regular schedule when necessary.

Other Functions

- Be available for occasional early-morning, evening, or weekend work for urgent repairs, seasonal installations, or special events, with advance notice whenever possible.
- Coordinate access and walkthroughs with outside vendors and contractors (plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, pest control, etc.) and confirm work is completed.
- Keep a simple log of completed tasks, open issues, and supplies used, and communicate needs to your supervisor.
- Follow all safety procedures, including proper ladder use, safe chemical handling, unplugging/locking out equipment before cleaning, and wearing provided PPE.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Functions

- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and climb for most of a shift.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. regularly, and heavier items with assistance or equipment.
- Ability to safely climb and work from ladders.
- Ability to work in hot kitchens, walk-in coolers and freezers, basements, and outdoor patios in seasonal weather.
- Ability to use hand and power tools and handle commercial cleaning products with appropriate PPE.
- Ability to drive between locations and load and unload supplies and equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications/Requirements

- Previous experience in general maintenance, facilities, restaurants, hospitality, cleaning, construction, or a similar hands-on role is preferred.
- Comfortable using basic hand and power tools.
- Functional English is required. Must be able to understand work instructions, communicate with managers, and receive assignments in English.
- Ability to work independently and complete a daily task list.
- Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail.
- Reliable, punctual, responsible, and flexible.
- Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable performing physical work and using ladders when necessary.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation are required, as this position involves traveling between multiple restaurant locations.
- Availability primarily Monday through Friday, with flexibility for occasional emergencies, seasonal installations, or special projects.

Certifications

- No certifications required to apply.

Compensation Details

- Hourly Rate: $21–$24/hr (based on experience)
- Overtime paid at 1.5x the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.

Benefits

Get Paid $ to Refer your Friends*

50% dining discounts during shift

25% dining discounts at other Happy Hospitality locations

Consistent Monday–Friday schedule in a fun, family friendly, team environment

Medical, Dental and Vision Options**

Paid leave and paid sick leave for all employees, per the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave Ordinance

*Referred Employees Must Be in Good Standing

**Eligibility based off of time in position and average hours worked

How to Apply: Online application preferred please apply through our company website.

Department: Operations – Facilities

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Status: Full-Time, Hourly

Schedule: Monday–Friday, daytime hours (e.g., 8:00am–4:30pm), with occasional flexibility as noted above

FLSA Code: Non-Exempt

Location: Chicago, IL – travels among our Chicago restaurant locations

Happy Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age, veteran status, life experiences and ideas. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and strive to provide an inclusive culture that embraces diversity.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, parental status, military or veteran status, citizenship or work authorization status, arrest record, order of protection status, credit history, source of income, reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Illinois Human Rights Act and the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance.

Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process may contact Human Resources at [email protected].
 
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Identity and employment eligibility will be verified on Form I-9 after an offer of employment is accepted. Offers are contingent on a motor vehicle record review that meets our insurance carrier’s requirements.